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Glenn Hammond Curtiss came to be known as "The Father of Naval Aviation" and "Founder of the American Aircraft Industry". He was a remarkable engineer, beginning his career as a successful motorcycle manufacturer. Curtiss was a fierce competitor in all of his endeavors. This trophy is one awarded to Curtiss for winning the fifth prize at the First Annual Archery-Golf Tournament of the Palms Country Club Estate in Florida, 1928.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Date 1928 Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Trophies Physical Description This trophy has a round base with an elongated cup shape. There are two thin handles connected to and sitting close to the cup body. The handles connect at the lip of the cup opening with decorative scrolls that extend above the cup opening. The surface is a smooth metallic with engraved text on the front: First Annual Archery-Golf Tournament of the Palms Country Club Estate, Florida 1928 Fifth prize, Men's Tournament, Won by Dimensions 3-D: 14 x 8.9 x 26cm (5 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 10 1/4 in.)
 Materials Overall: Silver
 Inventory Number A19730602000 Credit Line Bequest of the Estate of Glenn H. Curtiss Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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